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Food Service Assistant

Job in Manteno, Kankakee County, Illinois, 60950, USA
Listing for: Nexus Family Healing
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-08
Job specializations:
  • Restaurant/Food Service
    Food & Beverage, Catering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18.5 USD Hourly USD 18.50 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Food Service Assistant I

About Nexus Family Healing

Nexus Family Healing is hiring a Food Service Assistant I at our Nexus Indian Oaks location in Manteno, IL. The Food Service Assistant I performs activities associated with the Academy food service within pre-established guidelines and requirements.
Apply today!

Nexus Family Healing is a national nonprofit with over 50 years of experience restoring hope for children and families through mental health services, foster care, adoption, and residential treatment. At Nexus Family Healing in Manteno, IL, youth in residential care attend Safe Harbor School, an accredited special education program for grades 6–12, offering individualized curricula with transferable credits upon discharge.

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.

Work Schedule & Salary
  • Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours per week
  • Pay rate: $18.50 per hour
  • Onsite: Manteno, IL
Benefits
  • Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
  • Multiple options for health insurance coverage
  • No-cost life insurance
  • Short/long-term disability insurance
  • 401k match
  • NEW Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
  • NEW Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
  • NEW Carrot Fertility Benefit
  • Tuition assistance and training opportunities
  • Advancement pathways and internal promotion
  • And much more!
Position Summary

Performs activities associated with the Academy food service within pre-established guidelines and requirements.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Perform general food service tasks within pre-established standard operating procedures and adhere to all policies and procedures surrounding food handling, sanitation, health, and safety.
    • Prepare and serve food and beverages for daily resident meals and snacks, as well as for Academy other events.
    • Collaborate with coworkers and exhibit and promote cooperation and flexibility with team members.
    • Maintain sanitation of all areas and supplies involved with food storage, preparation, and service.
    • Wash, maintain and store dishes, utensils, cooking/baking equipment, supplies, etc.
    • Ensure proper disposal of food and garbage processing.
    • Assist in inventory receiving, stocking and maintenance.
  • Assist with the development of food and beverage plans for the residents and other Academy needs as assigned.
    • Assist with daily meal menu planning in compliance with all nutritional and regulatory standards and requirements.
    • Assist with coordinating menus or food and beverage items for special events, meetings, or other gatherings sponsored by the academy.
  • Maintain accurate and timely records on meal counts, food usage, etc., as directed.
  • Ensure confidentiality regarding resident issues, background and treatment; comply with Nexus policies involving privacy and confidentiality rules for residents and their families; maintain appropriate boundaries with residents.
  • Remain current and adhere to all food service standard operating procedures, rules and instructions.
  • Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required by Nexus. Understand and support the Nexus philosophy and treatment modalities.
  • Perform other responsibilities, tasks and projects as needed.
  • Requirements

    Required Education and Licensure:

    • High School Diploma or GED
    • Certificate in Food Handling
    • Valid driver's license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements
    Preferred

    Education and Experience
    • 1 year of food service/custodial experience
    ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies
    • Innovation:
      Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches.
    • Compassion:
      Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern.
    • Agility:
      Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly.
    • Responsiveness:
      Being quick, positive, and accurate.
    • Excellence:
      Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.
    Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

    At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions will be focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

    Apply Today

    APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!

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